Up-date

Amidst me taking photos like these,

Other stuff HAS been going on. I'm promise. I've just been really bad about it and really, really busy. I will try to fill you in on all the little and BIG occurences that have happened lately at The Talbot house.

First of all, we did move. And it was hot and crappy to move this time of year, but well worth it. We've made the goal to actually stay here a long while. I'm pushing for it to be the longest stay of my whole entire life. (We'd only have to top like 4 years.) Yes, I am so so so very sick of moving.

Story of my life.

And here she is. Our beautiful new townhome. No, we don't own, but this is the closest to a house we've ever had. It's not new either. But it looks like it. It's barely barely been lived in.

And what's this??!?! A GARAGE!! Yes, it's true. We have a GARAGE!

Here are a few other details I'm quite fond of:

The blinds. Now notice that these blinds are white. Not yellow. or brown. or dusty. or bent. or thrown up on. or who knows what else had really happened to our blinds in our last place. Whatever it was, it wasn't good and it wasn't pretty. I am so very thankful for these beautiful , clean blinds.

The cabinets. Once again, they are not yellow. or brown. or stained. Or stinky. or dusty. Or cock-roach infested. Or cock-roach poop infested. Nope. I actually stuck my nose inside and took a big whiff. All I got was the nice, comforting smell of new wood. Can you believe that? I'm still having a hard time believing it.

Vaulted ceilings. I used to consider these as something only rich people had. They're SO nice. They're so pretty. AND they make the place look bigger.

No this next picture was not taken on accident. I did indeed point my camera at the floor. I LOVE that we have tile. Yeah, what? You heard me, TILE. Real, live tile too. At least it's fooling me if it's not. And I don't really care. It's awesome. AND the carpet. The carpet is that short almost shaggy kind. Oh, it makes me happy. It's not the cheap kind. Once again, if it is, I don't care. It looks nice.

Here is Jaxon in our backyard without pants on. Yes, backyard!! We have our own space, shared with absolutely no one at all. Right here, I told Jaxon to pretend like he's playing. He's not really. It's waaaaaaay too hot for that. Maybe in a few months.

And here's the gate that keeps that stinky kid in. He can't escape! I don't really plan on leaving him out here in the St. George sun for too long , unattended, but I could. And that's the beauty of it. He can't get out! Am I mean? Nah.

Our new place didn't come furnished with a big-boy bed. We bought this. We thought what better time to get Jax started in a toddler bed? He's done pretty well in it so far. Well, with the exception of last night when I found him on the floor sleeping without blankets in this very same position! Cute bear!

During the moving process, I left for Richfield to take a gazillion pictures. Those can be found on my photo blog if you are interested.

While in Richfield, we celebrated the 24th! And again, another father-less 24th it was for Jaxon. Andrew had to stay in St. George and work. We went to the parade and saw some fireworks, both legal and illegal ones.

Here is a picture of the latter:

Sorry, this was the best I could muster up being tripod-less. No, still haven't figured out the human-tripod thing. Maybe next year.

And the parade.....

There is great fun to be had in small towns. Check this out. This was one of the many CLASSIC sights to be seen in the Monroe parade this year. Little old woman on a little wagon with a miniature horse to pull it.

Gotta Love it.


Uncle Tanner and Jax.

Lastly: Friends & the pool. Yeah you heard right, POOL! We have one. Ok, we share one with hundreds of people, but hey, what's the difference!?! We have access. No more sneaking illegally into pools. Not that we ever did that...


WHAT A BLAST! Many more FUN days to come involving this pool!

Now here is a very very Ultra gay photo of Andy and his friends. I thought they'd all enjoy this one. I can't possibly even imagine what is going on here, nor do I want to try. They're all very happy though, and thats what matters.

Here they are racing. Cause that's what guys do.

Here are all the cute boys havin some guy talk.

Here's Jaxon. This is definitely not one of his finer moments. His diaper was so full of water, and it somehow shaped this little bubble on his butt, making it appear quite big.

And that is the last of it for now. I will try to be better about up-dating like I used to, so that I won't always have to post 400 pictures all together like that.

Hope you are all doing well!